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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Adolescent Attention to Emotion Study - Girls Ages 13-15 and their Mothers

Are you the biological mother of a teen girl aged 13-15? If so, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how girls pay attention to emotional information and how this is related to their risk for developing emotional disorders. Compensation provided.

AGE:

13 - 15

DURATION: 3-4 hours per visit
VISITS: 3-4 visits

LOCATION: Oxford Building & Sennott Square – Oakland

Brain, Emotion, & Sleep in Teens: The BEST Study – Ages 14-17

Are you the parent of a teen ages 14-17 who is enrolled in high school? If so, you and your teen may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how sleep impacts teenagers’ moods. Some teens may also be asked to take part in an optional study following the initial part of the study. Compensation provided.

AGE:

14 - 17

DURATION: 6-10 hours
VISITS: 2-3 visits

LOCATION: The Mood & Brain Lab, Loeffler Building in Oakland

EASE Study: Managing Emotions for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Are you the parent of a child 12-17 years of age who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a new program called Emotion Awareness and Skills Enhancement (EASE) can help teens with ASD manage their emotions. Compensation provided.

AGE:

12 - 17

DURATION: About 6 months
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: Webster Hall - Oakland

The SHINE Study: Shyness & Inhibition in New Experiences

Are you the biological parent of a 3-5 year old child? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how young children react to new social experiences. Participation involves two 2-hour visits. You and your child will complete interactive tasks and play games while wearing a special head cap that measures brain response. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

3 - 5

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Loeffler Building - Oakland

STEADY Study – Children Ages 2-3

Are you the mother of a child who is 3 years old or will soon be 3? Are you often stressed and feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster, with a history of troubled relationships? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the link between a mother’s mental health and a child’s ability to control their own emotions. Compensation provided.

AGE:

2 - 3

DURATION: About one year
VISITS: At least 5

LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and Sterling Building – Oakland

STEADY Study – Healthy Mothers and Children

Are you the healthy mother of a child who is 3 years old or will soon turn 3? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to learn more about the link between a mother’s mental health and a child’s ability to control their own emotions. Compensation provided.

AGE:

2 - 3

DURATION: About one year
VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic and Sterling Building – Oakland

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Child Development